Lower incisor torque: the effects of rectangular archwires with a reverse curve of Spee.
The relationship between the Curve of Spee in a rectangular archwire and torque in the lower labial segment is discussed. It is concluded that introducing a reverse curve in the archwire does not necessarily have any adverse effects on final lower incisor inclination.
Ferguson
J W
JW
Selly Oak Hospital, Birmingham.
D003724:Dental Arch; D004548:Elasticity; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000502:physiology*; D009969:Orthodontic Wires; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D013499:Surface Properties; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation